Construction Management Intern

Why consider us?

SpawGlass is a Texas-based builder, with a wide-ranging project portfolio spanning the commercial and civil market sectors. Beyond our operations, we’ve established a culture of building people. We believe in developing and advancing our team members and have a longstanding practice of promoting from within. We’re deeply invested in giving back through community partnerships and initiatives. Our decisions and actions are guided by our core values and, one of the things that truly brings us together, is the sharing of our company’s profitability and ownership. 

The construction management intern will be immersed in a SpawGlass construction project, gaining hands-on experience in field management and project administration that will serve as a proven foundation for your future career in construction management. A successful candidate in this role is proactive, highly accountable, and has exceptional time management, communication and organizational skills.

• Safety Commitment: Champion a culture of safety by adhering to, participating in daily safety activities, and promoting project-specific safety plans.
• Project Administration: Collaborate with project teams to review and process submittals, RFIs, and other project documents. Assist in quantity take-offs and issuing subcontractor and owner change orders. Maintain accurate and organized records of drawings, specifications, and other project materials.
• Scheduling and Planning: Evaluate project schedules and monitor subcontractor productivity. Support the quality control process by observing and documenting field activities to meet established standards. Participate in project reviews to gain insights into cost control, scheduling, and project management strategies.
• Technical Proficiency: Develop proficiency in management applications, including Microsoft Office, CMiC, PlanGrid/Bluebeam, and P6. 
• Communication and Coordination: Foster collaboration by acting as a liaison between project teams. Seek guidance and feedback to align efforts with project objectives and deliverables. Contribute to team discussions and provide insights during project reviews.
• Professional Development: Take a proactive approach to develop professional skills and embody our core values. Build and refine communication and time management skills essential for a career in construction management.

• Working toward a degree in construction management or engineering technology.
• No experience is required.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite (SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Perform physical activities such as twisting, stooping, bending, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing ladders and stairs, walking on uneven ground, working on scaffolds above ground, and in ditches below ground. Up to seven hours of an eight-hour shift are spent standing.
• Work comfortably in confined spaces without fear and demonstrate the ability to read GHS labels on containers through color recognition.
• Have depth perception to identify hazards such as excavations and to hear horns or sirens from moving equipment.
• Exhibit good finger manipulation skills for precise tasks.
• Climb on light and heavy equipment, carry, and use hand tools effectively.
• Handle constant lifting of 10 lbs, frequent lifting of 25 lbs, and a maximum single-person lifting capacity of 50 lbs (assistance required for items over 50 lbs). Tasks may involve reaching at, above, or below shoulder height.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Construction site environment. You may be exposed to noise, dampness, heat, cold, dust, fumes (occasionally, but always well-ventilated), chemicals (will work with, but normally won’t work in a chemical environment) and confined spaces (on occasion). Temperatures range from 25º to 115ºF.
• Wear puncture-resistant footwear, long pants, and shirts with four-inch sleeves.
• Use all required PPE, including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, high-visibility vests, earplugs, fall protection gear, and respiratory equipment, as provided.
• Business casual appearance.
• Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm.

SpawGlass is an Equal Opportunity Employer.